Area 9/11 memorial events

A listing of area commerative events for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

Times Reporter

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Posted Sep. 9, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Updated Sep 9, 2011 at 9:19 AM

Posted Sep. 9, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Updated Sep 9, 2011 at 9:19 AM

Musical patriotic tribute set Sept. 11

The Praise Team “Uncompromised” from the Family Worship Center in Carrollton will present a musical patriotic tribute and slide show in commemoration of Sept. 11th at the Tuscora Park amphitheater in New Philadelphia at 8 p.m. Sept. 11.

The public is invited to the free event.

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Church’s services, hymns to commemorate day

Sept. 11 worship services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 8 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. will feature a commemoration of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Specially chosen hymns, prayers and the sermon will focus on the promise of hope and the reality of God's presence in the historic events of that day. The building is handicap accessible and all are welcome to attend either service. The church is located at 202 E. High Ave., New Philadelphia.

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Cantata slated in Strasburg

The Chancel Choir at Strasburg St. John United Church of Christ, at 516 N. Wooster Ave., will present the cantata “Land of the Free” at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11 in honor of the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 to remember those who died in the terrorist attacks in 2001.

The choir will sing under the direction of Bobbi McGinnis. The public is invited.

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Emergency responders saluted

New Philadelphia First Baptist Church, 10:30 a.m. special service Sunday honoring emergency responders; cookout following services; activities for children planned.

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The Malone University College of Theology, Arts and Sciences – Department of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences will conduct a panel discussion titled “9/11: A Decade Later” in commemoration of both Constitution Day and the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

The event will be held form 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Fred F. Silk Auditorium of Mitchell Hall, located on the campus at 2600 Cleveland Ave. N.W. in Canton, and is free and open to the public.

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Public service in Bolivar

BOLIVAR ST. JOHN United Church of Christ will hold a 9/11 remembrance and celebration service at 4 p.m. Sunday. The church is located at 409 Park Ave., Bolivar. The public is invited to attend.

A community choir from St. Paul’s Lutheran, Zoar United Church of Christ, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bolivar United Methodist and St. John UCC will be singing "I’m Thankful to Be an American." The St. John UCC Bell Choir will be ringing to "Prayer for Peace," music specifically written for 9-11. A power point presentation will be shown as the bells ring.

A Patriotic Day Celebration will begin at 8:46 a.m. Sunday with the ringing of the church bells in memory of when the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists. At 9:30 a.m., the community church service will be held at the Beach City Lutheran Church, 230 W. Main St.

A memorial service will be held at noon at the community park. The 9-11 honor flag will be raised and the placing of a wreath will be done by Mayor Connie White, Police Chief Jim Wood and Fire Chief Jon Lane. Kelly Frailley of Beach City will sing the National Anthem, and Hailey Wood will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. After the playing of Taps by the Fairless High band, a fly-over in the missing man formation will be conducted by the Beach City Airport Pilot’s Association.

Ladean Byer of Beach City will give the invocation and Rev. Rebecca Rossow, interim pastor of Beach City Lutheran Church, will give the blessing.

Guest speaker will be Senator Scott Oelslager, R-Canton. A community sing-along will be held along with a community lunch to follow. There will be train rides and children’s games and a community softball game.

Dorothy Garan of Beach City will serve as pianist and a 9-11 aerial photograph will be presented by James Wood of James Wood Photography. Bruce Roth, author of a biography about the late Larry Schlafly, a former village resident and major baseball player, will hold a book signing.

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“America Proud” will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas. Admission is free, but a ticket is required. The event is sponsored by WTUZ-FM.

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Parade in Jewett

The Jewett United Methodist Church will host a 9/11 Memorial Service and Community Day Sunday at Jewett Park. A parade will kick off the event at 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:30. After the service, a free community day with food, events and music will be offered. All first responders in Harrison County have been invited to participate. Contests planned include corn hole, pet picture, baking and karaoke. Awards will be given at 5:30.